Yuma History

Ashlie Pendleton is the Executive Director and Manager of the Yuma County Historical Society helping preserve Yuma’s collections, buildings, and archives while bringing local history to life through exhibits, programs, and community storytelling.She came to talk about the stories that shaped this community. The Yuma County Historical Society is housed in the Sanguinetti House and Gardens and has a new website.

Craig Austin Orduno and his son Kawaun talked about Fifteenth Avenue Barbershop — one of Yuma’s most historic barbershops. We got into Craig’s story, his connection to Yuma, the legacy of the shop, how barbering helped rebuild his life, and what it means to pass the craft on to the next generation. Kawaun (KdubTheBarber), told us about growing up in the barbershop, finding his own style, and stepping into the family legacy.

90 years ago 20 women competed in the first Women’s National Air Derby, an airplane race that took them from Santa Monica, California to Cleveland, Ohio…

A World War II veteran recently visited Yuma to see how his uncle’s memory is being honored—through an exhibit at the Yuma Territorial Prison. KAWC’s Maya…

A good burrito in Arizona is like good lobster in Maine or gumbo in Louisiana. KAWC’s Stephanie Sanchez went to uncover the secret behind the Yuma burrito…

Arizona Edition - The Nameless Schoolteacher's Diary - A look back on Yuma history...The Arizona Historical Society recently restored thousands of Yuma…

A long-standing restaurant in Yuma has closed its doors for the final time to preserve a piece of the city’s history. KAWC’s Maya Springhawk Robnett…